Murray ASB hosts annual variety show

Murray Middle School had a chance show off its talent Friday, when the school's Associated Student Body hosted its annual variety show.

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By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

Ridgecrest Daily Independent - Ridgecrest, CA

By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

Posted Jan. 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

By John V. Cianijciani@ridgecrestca.com

Posted Jan. 19, 2013 at 1:00 PM

Murray Middle School had a chance show off its talent Friday, when the school's Associated Student Body hosted its annual variety show.

The show featured singing, dancing as well as instrumental performances.

Principal Kirsti Smith said the students started preparations he show in December 2012, and it was a big deal to the students.

"Our kids watch their peers be brave and perform up there, and they clap, they cheer, and there's never a negative comment," she said. "The kids worked and practiced since before the winter break."

Smith said the ASB has been putting the show on during the 13 years she has been at Murray.

The students put on two shows — one for their parents, and one for their fellow students.

Rhiannon Cushing started the show by playing "Minas Tirith" on the piano. Brianna Chavez and Natalie McDermott sang "Skyscraper," Alicia Zavala sang "Halo," and Jenny Weik and Alexa Burgoyne danced to the tune "Heads Will Roll." Michael Skipworth, Alanna Berard and Miya Pelant teamed up to sing "Locked out of Heaven." Sara Schaefer and Lilly Johnson teamed up to sing "Mine."

Following a brief slide show, Chase Cracraft performed "Angel of Music from "Phantom of the Opera" on the saxophone, while Brandon Berard and Marque Parlet sang "Bless the Broken Road." Laurie Orbita and Brittany Muya teamed up to perform a medley of songs, and Sam Karakas, Norman Meda and Richard Sawyer concluded the show by dancing to "Brand New Daisy."